Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Defences – Alibi – Non-Investigation by Police – Effect

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

When an accused timely discloses an alibi and the police fail to investigate it, the court may infer that the prosecution has failed to prove its case. The police have a duty to investigate a properly raised alibi. Non-investigation may indicate that the alibi could…

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